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Disappointed in Honda
Peter, 07/01/2009
2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Between my wife and I we have owned four Hondas, 3 Accords and now 1 2003 CRV EX. We purchased each Honda new and all three Accords were fantastic reliable vehicles. I thought that I was a Honda customer for life. Then we bought a new 2003 CRV. It's now 6 years old with only 49K miles on it. We've replaced 2 sensors ($450), all four brake pads and rotors ($500) and now both front struts + a front end alignment ($600). I can understand all of these wear items around the 100K area, but not at 49K miles. In reading through other reviews, looks like I can expect the AC to go soon too. We'll try Toyota soon. Honda, learn from the quality errors of the big three, or you may be sorry.
A Different View
DanaT, 08/09/2003
2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
1) The car is downright boring to drive. It doesnt handle like a car and off-road, is a joke. Is is not powerful. It really doesn't do anything bad but also nothing great. 2) The CRV is one of the noisiest vehicles I have been in lately. There is more road noise than can be imagined. 3) Quality: not what I would "expect" from honda. the wheels are already corroding (and I live where there is no humidity). The black plastic is fading horribly. The car has been in and out of the shop constantly. Everytime the oil is changed there are huge oil spots on my garage floor. Overall, i would give this car a 5 out of 10.
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hbechara, 05/11/2010
2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I swapped my (BMW 323i 2001) into this car, was seeking for better fuel economy simply by thinking a 4cyl consume less than 6 cyl But unfortunately i was WRONG! in addition to the super 24 valves where each plays its own orchestra with unsupportable noises. The AWD sounds like you are driving a tank, simply lots of noises with a poor sound system. About the interior, don't expect something more than Honda, Luxury is devilish and we must keep away. Great A/C but you may freeze in front seats to comfort who's sitting in the back. Bad deviation if accelerating up in a ramp.
Great CR-V
Zippy21, 11/01/2002
2003 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love this car. The 4 cylinder has great power up the hills in Colorado. Plenty of room for the family and cargo. Many nice features like cup holders, reclining back seats and a picnic table built into the back cargo area. What else will they think of ?
Best ever
meadowmaven, 04/20/2010
2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned Toyota and Honda going back 35 years and have liked them all. they have performed well with little maintenance. This CR-V has been the best all round vehicle for reliability, comfort and versatility. Nothing but regular maintenance after 7 years, my tall husband is comfortable driving it, and just about everything fits in it thanks to its boxier style. Good going Honda